Bourbon 5 Year Old Father's Day (Master of Malt) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bourbon 5 Year Old Father's Day (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£40

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Bourbon 5 Year Old Father's Day (Master of Malt) | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Simply Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Ireland |
| Type | Bourbon | Grain |
| ABV | 45% | 45.6% |
| Age | 5 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bourbon 5 Year Old Father's Day (Master of Malt)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Bourbon 5 Year Old Father's Day (Master of Malt)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £40.
For beginners: Bourbon 5 Year Old Father's Day (Master of Malt) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Bourbon 5 Year Old Father's Day (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.95 vs £34.95)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £39.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bourbon?
Bourbon 5 Year Old Father's Day (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Good?
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bourbon 5 Year Old Father's Day (Master of Malt)
Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey